Alma Women’s Institute’s June meeting was a mystery tour. After lunch in Belwood, the group travelled to Fergus to Highland Manor to tour the new seniors apartments.
Three residents of Highland Manor joined the group for the business meeting in one of the gathering rooms. They were: Jean Austin, turned 101 on July 4, Vi Martin who will be 103 on July 21. and Thelma Bosomworth who is a life member of Alma WI. The ladies were all presented with a plant.
A report was read on the recent WI Rocks rally held in Stoney Creek with 500 members attending. Final plan were made for four members who will be attending the provincial conference from July 11-14 at the University of Guelph Campus at Ridgetown. Plans were also made for the Alma WI display for the Drayton Fair in August on the theme “From Field to Table.”
A donation was made to the Alma Community Centre where the group holds monthly meetings.
President Shirley Fletcher is planning a surprise for the summer meeting on Aug. 25. She also presented everyone with a Canada pen with a light to celebrate Canada Day.
It was with sadness the group learned of the passing of a life member and long-time secretary, Wilma Snowe. A donation was made to the Earland Lee Home Memorial fund in her memory.
